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Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Cruze Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Cruze Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,305

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $6,667

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,047

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $5,591

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016201620132013
ModelForesterForesterForesterCruzeCruze
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring2LTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,795 $30,795 $33,795 $21,040 $23,550
Base Invoice $26,955 $28,785 $31,569 $20,198 $22,490
Navigation Package 1,350        
Cargo net 90 90 90 60 60
Engine-block heater 133 133 133 100 100
All-weather floor mats 72 72 72 110 110
Door sill trim plates 38 38 38 130 130
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 199 199 199    
Remote start 445 445 445    
RS Package       695  
Driver Convenience Package       380  
Navigation system       795 795
Sunroof       900 900
Proximity key       300  
Rear spoiler         410
Navigation Package 1,157        
Cargo net 58 58 58 53 53
Engine-block heater 86 86 86 88 88
All-weather floor mats 46 46 46 97 97
Door sill trim plates 24 24 24 114 114
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129 129 129    
Remote start 333 333 333    
RS Package       612  
Driver Convenience Package       334  
Navigation system       700 700
Sunroof       792 792
Proximity key       264  
Rear spoiler         361
Options (change) 2,327 977 977 3,470 2,505
Options (change) 1,833 676 676 3,054 2,205
Destination 850 850 850 795 795
Total Price $31,972 $32,622 $35,622 $25,305 $26,850
Total Invoice $29,638 $30,311 $33,095 $24,047 $25,490

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,257
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,503
Model Year20162016201620132013
ModelForesterForesterForesterCruzeCruze
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring2LTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp H4170hp H4250hp H4138hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVTCVT-8M6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8440, 8440, 8?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/55-18225/55-18225/50-17225/45-18
Total Price$31,972$32,622$35,622$25,305$26,850
Adjustments for Features-4,410-4,645-4,8450-1,150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,562$27,977$30,777$25,305$25,700
Cost Above Minimum$0$415$3,215$0$395
Total Invoice$29,638$30,311$33,095$24,047$25,490
Adjustments for Features-4,088-4,316-4,5010-1,092
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,550$25,995$28,594$24,047$24,398
Cost Above Minimum$0$445$3,044$0$351

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year20162016201620132013
ModelForesterForesterForesterCruzeCruze
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring2LTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000   
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100  
6-speed manual   $150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
PIN Code Access $10$10  
Power liftgate$350$350$350  
Proximity key $250$250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control$250$250$250  
Knee airbag, passenger   $75$75
Rear side airbags   $300$300
Terrain selector$200$200$200  
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40$40$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25  
Roof rails$250$250$250  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125  
Rear wiper$175$175$175  
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25  
Exterior 
Body kit   $0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275  
Sunroof   $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
HD radio$50$50$50  
Navigation map updates, three years$0    
Navigation system$600  $600$600
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225$225
Traffic + travel information$25    
Voice control for external devices   $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio$100  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0$0  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25  
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10  
Xenon HID headlights $500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power release, second row seats $50$50  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100  
Total Value of Features$7,160$7,395$7,595$2,750$3,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,410$4,645$4,845$0$1,150
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,088-4,316-4,5010-1,092

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year20162013
ModelForesterCruze
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in105.7 in
Length180.9 in181.0 in
Width70.7 in70.7 in
Height66.4 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.3,103 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.15.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.4 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested70065%
Total Not Requested37535%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze 2LT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Remote start150Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Total Requested52587%
Total Not Requested8013%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%

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